Best 13 Slow Grilled Chicken With Lemon Recipes

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Are you looking for a flavorful and succulent chicken dish that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more? Slow grilling chicken with lemon is an exceptional culinary adventure that promises tender, juicy meat infused with a delightful citrusy aroma and zesty flavor. This cooking technique combines the gentle heat of slow grilling with the refreshing brightness of lemons, resulting in a dish that is both satisfying and invigorating. Whether you're a seasoned grill master or just starting your grilling journey, this recipe will guide you through the steps to achieve perfectly cooked chicken with a crispy golden brown exterior and a moist, flavorful interior. So gather your ingredients, fire up your grill, and embark on a taste sensation that will surely become a regular favorite in your culinary repertoire.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SLOW GRILLED LEMON CHICKEN RECIPE:



Slow Grilled Lemon Chicken Recipe: image

Provided by What's Cooking America

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup lemon juice, (freshly squeezed)
2 tablespoons olive oil, (extra-virgin)
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 egg, (to emulsify (do not vary with quantity))
1 tablespoon black pepper, (freshly ground)
1 clove of garlic, (minced)
1/2 cup coarse salt (or sea salt*)
4 chicken breasts, (boneless and skinless**)

Steps:

  • Preheat your Barbecue grill.
  • If using charcoal, the grill is ready when the coals have a gray-white ash coating. Using a poker, divided the coals into two piles, pushing each to one side of the grill. Place a pan between the coals beneath the grate to catch fat drippings and help prevent flare-ups.
  • If using a gas grill, leave the middle burner off and heat the side burners to medium (350 degrees F). If possible, place a pan between the flames beneath the grate to catch fat drippings and help prevent flare-ups. here was not enough room to on my gas grill to do this, but I didn't have any problems with this.
  • While the grill heats, prepare the chicken breasts.
  • In a medium-size bowl, combine the lemon juice, olive oil, soy sauce, egg, pepper, garlic, and salt.
  • Using your hands, rub the lemon sauce generously on both sides of the chicken. Pat on the salt over the lemon sauce. NOTE: Do not be afraid of using so much salt, as a lot of it dissolves and melts off into the fire.
  • Arrange the chicken breasts over the center of the grill so the chicken pieces are not over the flames or hot coats. Cover the grill (leaving any vents open), cook for 30 minutes, and walk away. Do not open the lid of the grill for 30 minutes - Walk away!
  • After 30 minutes, open the grill, turn the chicken pieces over, recover the grill, and cook for another 30 minutes without opening the grill.
  • After 30 minutes, open the grill and insert your meat thermometer at the thickest part of the chicken pieces without touching the bone. Remove the chicken from the grill when the meat thermometer registers an internal temperature of 165 degrees F (juices will run clear when cut with the tip of a knife). Let the chicken breasts rest for 10 minutes before serving.
  • Makes 4 servings.

GRILLED LEMON CHICKEN



Grilled Lemon Chicken image

Good tasting marinade for chicken. Quick and easy.

Provided by KRCTLC

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

⅓ cup lemon juice
¼ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped red bell pepper
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Steps:

  • In a bowl, mix the lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, garlic, red bell pepper, salt, and pepper. Set aside 1/4 cup of the mixture to use for basting. Place chicken in the bowl, and marinate at least 20 minutes in the refrigerator.
  • Preheat grill for high heat.
  • Lightly oil grill grate. Drain and discard marinade from the bowl, and place chicken on the grill. Cook 6 to 8 minutes on each side, until juices run clear, basting occasionally with the reserved marinade.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.6 calories, Carbohydrate 3.7 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 15 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 27.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 462.3 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

THE BEST GRILLED LEMON CHICKEN



The Best Grilled Lemon Chicken image

Tender and juicy grilled chicken marinated in a delicious lemon sauce. A perfect, easy chicken recipe for a quick dinner or healthy lunch!

Provided by Katerina | Diethood

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/3 cup olive oil
zest of 2 lemons
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice ((zest the lemons before juicing))
4 cloves garlic, (minced)
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
salt and fresh ground pepper, (to taste)
1 whole lemon (cut into slices)

Steps:

  • In a large ziploc bag, combine chicken, olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper.
  • Seal the bag and shake it all up until well combined.
  • Place bag in the refrigerator and marinate for about 4 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat the grill to about 375F to 400F.
  • Brush grill grates with olive oil.
  • Remove chicken breasts from marinade and place them on the hot grill; cook without touching it until the chicken breasts start getting some grill marks, about 5 minutes.
  • Turn the chicken breasts over, cover the grill, and let finish cooking, about 7 more minutes, depending on the thickness of the chicken. Chicken is done when a meat thermometer registers 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Remove chicken from grill; cover and let rest for 5 minutes before cutting.
  • TO PREPARE ON A CAST IRON GRILL PAN
  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Grease a grill pan with cooking spray and set it over medium-high heat.
  • Add chicken pieces and cook for 4 minutes; flip, and continue to cook for 2 more minutes, or until lightly browned.
  • Place grill pan in the oven and cook for 18 to 20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
  • Remove from oven and let rest 5 minutes.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Chicken Breast, Calories 214 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 72 mg, Sodium 133 mg

EASY GRILLED LEMON CHICKEN



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"There's one word to describe this recipe: 'Yum!' It's so easy to prepare ahead of time, then fire up the grill when we get home from church on Sunday. Guests love the citrus flavor!" Heather Erb - Milton, PA

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice
6 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
3 tablespoons grated lemon zest
1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
3/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
3/4 teaspoon pepper
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Pour 1/3 cup marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add the chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for up to 1 hour. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade. , Drain and discard marinade. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat for 5-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°, basting occasionally with reserved marinade.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 256mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SLOW-GRILLED CHICKEN WITH LEMON



Slow-Grilled Chicken With Lemon image

The secret to grilling chicken is a combination of low heat, indirect grilling (in which the food is set off from, not over, the coals), and a final blast of hot, direct heat.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, lunch, salads and dressings, side dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 chicken, cut into 8 or 10 pieces
Juice of a lemon
Salt and pepper
Chipotle peach salsa, optional (see recipe)

Steps:

  • Start a charcoal, wood or gas fire in a grill big enough to bank coals to one side once they get hot. With a gas grill, turn heat to high on one side and leave other side off; if there are three burners, you can set the two side ones to medium or even low and cook in the middle. When grill is hot, put chicken on least hot part, skin-side up, and cover grill. Let chicken cook for about 20 minutes.
  • When bottom of chicken is lightly seared and meat is beginning to look cooked, turn meat over in the same part of grill. Cover again and check after about 10 minutes. When skin is lightly browned, turn again. Continue to cook in the least hot part of grill until chicken looks close to done.
  • At this point, you can set chicken aside for a couple of hours, if you wish. When ready to serve, move chicken to hot side of grill. With a gas grill, simply ignite the burner that is under chicken. Cook attentively, turning chicken until it is brown and crisp all over, 5 to 10 minutes. Serve hot, warm or at room temperature; just before serving, drizzle with lemon juice and sprinkle with salt and lots of pepper. Serve, if you like, with chipotle-peach salsa.

GRILLED LEMON CHICKEN



Grilled Lemon Chicken image

Provided by Ina Garten

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (4 lemons)
3/4 cup good olive oil
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme leaves (1/2 teaspoon dried)
2 pounds boneless chicken breasts, halved and skin removed

Steps:

  • Whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and thyme. Pour over the chicken breasts in a nonreactive bowl. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 6 hours or overnight.
  • Heat a charcoal grill and cook the chicken breasts for 10 minutes on each side, until just cooked through. Cool slightly and cut diagonally in 1/2-inch-thick slices.
  • Skewer with wooden sticks.

GRILLED LEMON CHICKEN



Grilled Lemon Chicken image

Categories     Chicken     Marinate     Quick & Easy     Lemon     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon finely grated fresh lemon zest
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 large egg
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 (3 1/2-lb) chicken, cut into 8 serving pieces

Steps:

  • Make marinade:
  • Combine all ingredients except chicken in a blender and blend until emulsified.
  • Prepare chicken:
  • Put chicken pieces in a nonreactive bowl or dish or a large sealable plastic bag. Add marinade and turn chicken once or twice to coat. Marinate, covered and chilled, at least 8 hours. Bring chicken to room temperature 30 minutes before grilling and discard marinade.
  • To cook chicken using a charcoal grill:
  • Open vents on bottom of grill and on lid. Light a large chimney starter of charcoal (80 to 100 briquettes). Leaving about one quarter of grill free of charcoal, bank lit charcoal across rest of grill so that coals are about 3 times higher on opposite side.
  • When charcoal turns grayish white (about 15 to 20 minutes) and you can hold your hand 5 inches above rack for 3 to 4 seconds, sear chicken on lightly oiled grill rack over coals, uncovered, turning occasionally, until browned, 4 to 8 minutes total. Move chicken to side of grill with no coals underneath and cook, covered with lid, turning occasionally, until just cooked through, about 12 minutes for wings, 18 to 20 minutes for breasts, and 20 to28 minutes for dark meat. Transfer chicken as cooked to a platter.
  • To cook chicken using a gas grill:
  • Preheat all burners on high, covered, 10 minutes, then adjust heat to moderately high. Sear chicken on lightly oiled grill rack, uncovered, turning over once, until well browned, 4 to 8 minutes total. Turn off 1 burner (middle burner if there are 3) and arrange chicken on rack above shut-off burner. Cook, covered with lid and turning over occasionally, until just cooked through, about 12 minutes for wings, 18 to 20 minutes for breasts, and 20 to 28 minutes for dark meat. Transfer chicken as cooked to a platter.

GRILLED LEMON-GARLIC CHICKEN



Grilled Lemon-Garlic Chicken image

This grilled lemon-garlic chicken recipe is easy to make and full of flavor. It is a family favorite. Nothing like a bottle from the store; 100 times better.

Provided by ReachtotheStars

Categories     BBQ & Grilling     Chicken

Time 2h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup olive oil
⅔ cup lemon juice
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips

Steps:

  • Combine oil, lemon juice, garlic, onion powder, pepper, and salt in a large, gallon-sized, zip-top bag. Seal and shake well. Add chicken and shake again. Place in the refrigerator to marinate for at least 2 hours.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Place the chicken on the grill over indirect heat, baste with marinade, and cover. Grill for 10 minutes. Baste again, then turn over and baste the other side. Cover and continue to grill until no longer pink in the centers and juices run clear, about 10 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 626.6 calories, Carbohydrate 6.6 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 56.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 24.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 350.3 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

LEMON GRILLED CHICKEN



Lemon Grilled Chicken image

"My mother relied on this recipe when I was growing up," recalls Ellen Seidl of Norfolk, Nebraska. "Its mild lemon taste reminds me of summertime."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup canola oil
3 tablespoons chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 garlic clove, minced
1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first seven ingredients. Remove 1/4 cup for basting; cover and refrigerate. Add chicken to the bag; seal and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight., Drain and discard marinade from chicken. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 20 minutes. Baste with reserved marinade. Grill 20-30 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 170°, basting and turning several times.

Nutrition Facts :

SLOW COOKER LEMON GARLIC CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY



Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Chicken Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: chicken thighs, salt, pepper, dried oregano, dried rosemary, dried thyme, garlic, lemon, water, vegetable, chicken stock, cornflour

Provided by Ellie Holland

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 chicken thighs
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon dried thyme
6 cloves garlic
1 lemon, cut in half
¼ cup water
vegetable, to serve
1 cube chicken stock
1 tablespoon cornflour, with a little water

Steps:

  • Place the chicken, salt, pepper, oregano, rosemary, and thyme into the slow cooker and mix together with your hands.
  • Add the garlic, lemon, and water.
  • Place the lid on and cook on high for 3 hours.
  • Remove the chicken, lemon, and garlic, and stir in the chicken stock and cornflour mix.
  • Stir until you reach your desired consistency for chicken gravy.
  • Pour the gravy over the chicken and serve with vegetables.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 590 calories, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fat 32 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 40 grams, Sugar 5 grams

LEMON GARLIC SLOW COOK CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY



Lemon Garlic Slow Cook Chicken Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: whole chicken, lemons, garlic, fresh rosemary, salt, pepper

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Yield 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 whole chicken, based on the size of your slow cooker - a 1.3kg chicken should just about fit into a 3.5L slow cooker - while a 6.5L would probably fit a 2kg chicken
4 lemons
10 cloves garlic, 8 whole and 2 halved
4 sprigs fresh rosemary
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Remove any giblets etc. from the cavity of the chicken, sometimes in a small bag.
  • Stuff chicken with 1 sprig of rosemary, 1 lemon (quartered) and 4 cloves garlic.
  • Season all sides of the chicken with salt and pepper.
  • Remove both ends of a lemon, cut in half to create very thick slices.
  • Line the bottom of the slow cooker with 4 lemon slices, 4 whole garlic cloves and a sprig of rosemary.
  • Put the chicken in the slow cooker.
  • Cut 2 garlic cloves in half and put all four pieces on top of the chicken along with the 2 remaining lemon slices.
  • Garnish with 1-2 more sprigs of rosemary. Put the lid on the slow cooker and set to high for 4 hours.
  • Place cooked chicken under the grill (broil) for 10 minutes to crisp the skin (optional).
  • Allow chicken to rest for 10 minutes before carving and serving. Leftover juices in the slow cooker are mostly lemon juice with a bit of chicken fat and can be used sparingly as a strongly flavoured sauce.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460 calories, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 35 grams, Sugar 2 grams

GRILLED LEMON CHICKEN



Grilled Lemon Chicken image

Make and share this Grilled Lemon Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Charlotte J

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 1/2-3 lbs fryer chickens, cut up
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons dry white wine
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
2 green onions, minced
1 clove garlic, crushed

Steps:

  • Combine last 6 ingredients and marinate meat for 6-8 hours.
  • Grill chicken for 20-30 minutes until done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 700.4, Fat 38.6, SaturatedFat 10.8, Cholesterol 249.7, Sodium 1255.5, Carbohydrate 2.7, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.8, Protein 79.6

TAJíN GRILLED CHICKEN



Tajín Grilled Chicken image

Tajín is a Mexican seasoning made from dried, ground red chiles, sea salt and dehydrated lime juice. It is great sprinkled over fresh cut fruit like mango and pineapple, or rimmed on an ice cold margarita. But it is also an easy way to add chile and lime to your favorite grilled meats, rubs or sauces. In this dish, the lime in the Tajín balances out the sweetness from the agave syrup, while the red chiles complement the smoky flavor of the chipotles. Serve the chicken as is or on toasted hamburger buns with a schmear of mayonnaise, chopped grilled scallions, cilantro leaves and sliced pickled jalapeños. This Tajín sauce also would pair well with grilled bass, cod or salmon, or with shrimp skewers.

Provided by Rick A. Martinez

Categories     dinner, weeknight, poultry, main course

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Vegetable oil, for the grill
8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs (about 2 pounds)
Sea salt (or kosher salt)
1/2 cup light agave syrup or honey
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
3 chipotle chiles in adobo, finely chopped, plus 1/4 cup adobo sauce
6 garlic cloves, finely grated
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon Tajín Clásico
8 scallions, root ends trimmed
1/2 cup cilantro leaves and tender stems

Steps:

  • Prepare a grill for medium-high, direct heat; clean the grates well, then brush them with vegetable oil. Alternatively, heat a grill pan on medium-high and brush the pan with oil.
  • Arrange the chicken on a sheet tray and generously season both sides with salt. Whisk together the agave syrup, orange juice, orange zest, chipotles, adobo, garlic, olive oil and Tajín in a medium bowl.
  • Brush both sides of the chicken with the Tajín sauce. Grill the chicken, turning and basting often with the Tajín sauce, until cooked through, charred but brick red and glazed, 7 to 9 minutes. Grill the scallions, turning occasionally, until lightly charred on all sides, about 5 minutes.
  • Serve the chicken with the grilled scallions, topped with cilantro.

Tips:

  • Choose the right chicken: Use a whole chicken or chicken breasts for this recipe. If using a whole chicken, remove the backbone and cut it into 8 pieces.
  • Make a flavorful marinade: The marinade is what gives the chicken its flavor, so take the time to make a good one. The recipe in the article uses a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, thyme, and rosemary.
  • Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes: The longer you marinate the chicken, the more flavorful it will be. You can marinate it for up to 24 hours, but 30 minutes is the minimum.
  • Grill the chicken over medium heat: This will help to prevent the chicken from drying out. Cook the chicken until it is cooked through, but not overcooked. The internal temperature of the chicken should be 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the chicken rest before serving: This will help the juices to redistribute throughout the chicken, making it more tender and flavorful.

Conclusion:

Slow-grilled chicken with lemon is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The chicken is marinated in a flavorful mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, thyme, and rosemary, then grilled over medium heat until cooked through. The result is a tender, juicy, and flavorful chicken that is sure to please everyone at your table.

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